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Wright Choice Alpacas

Hubbardton, VT

At a glance

Address
161 Howland Road, Hubbardton, VT 05735
Activities
🐐 Farm animals
Phone
(802) 236-5615
Typical season
Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
Listing updated
Feb 2024
Contact details from
USDA Local Food Directories
Payment
Cash, Check, Debit cards, Discover, VisaMasterCard
County
Rutland County, VT
Hardiness zone
USDA zone 5a
Source
USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.

Make a day of it

  • Public restroom 1.1 mi
  • Playground 2.7 mi
  • Gas station Irving 5.7 mi
  • EV charger ChargePoint 6 mi
  • 1 place to eat within 5 mi The Lakehouse Pub & Grille

Farmers markets nearby

  • Pittsford Farmers' Market Pittsford Β· 7.8 mi
  • Brandon Farmers Market Brandon Β· 8.2 mi
  • Rutland County Farmers Market Rutland Β· 10.9 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

  • Dutchess Farm 5.7 mi
  • Unity Wellness Farm 7.2 mi
  • Valley Acres Farm 7.6 mi

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 46Β°F, lows around 26Β°F, about 2.8 in of rain, 9.5 hours of daylight.

  • 🌱 Last spring frostMay 15
  • πŸ‚ First fall frostSep 27
  • β˜€οΈ Frost-free season132 days
  • 🧭 Hardiness zone5a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Rutland, VT station (10.4 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

  • Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
  • Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
  • Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
  • Hand sanitizer for after the animals
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

  • How to pick

    Wash hands after touching animals, keep fingers flat when feeding and follow the farm's rules about what animals can eat.

  • Best time to go

    Mornings, when animals are most active.

Farm country: Rutland County

Rutland County had 624 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 149 sold food straight to the public and 15 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Plan your trip

Questions about Wright Choice Alpacas

Is Wright Choice Alpacas open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (802) 236-5615 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Wright Choice Alpacas?

Farm animals typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Wright Choice Alpacas?

The listing gives the address as 161 Howland Road, Hubbardton, VT 05735. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Wright Choice Alpacas?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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